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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.83, 2,244.50 and 996.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.83, 2,244.50 and 996.70 is: 1,375.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.83 : 2,244.50 = 996.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.83/2,244.50 = 996.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.83x = 2,244.50 × 996.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.83x = 2,237,093.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237,093.15/1,626.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.12

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